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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Oh boy, this is gonna be sick...Can't wait to see it Taz...
Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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WATCHING....
Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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So excited to see it with the kit and wheels on!
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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might as well put his name on the 2012 trophies now....
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Parts for body kit in paint booth. Should be ready by Monday...







Old Jan 24, 2012 | 02:10 AM
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The iQ goes to AirRunner on Wednesday. Should be done by Superbowl Sunday!
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Man your iQ is getting the royal treatment...
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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You car is coming along well - only thing I dont understand is the complete uselessness of the fake BBK. I have the StopTech BBK setup on my Gen1 tC, and it is amazing. But, for someone that looks like their car(s) come together well, I hope that your fake brakes are just temporary. Not that a car the size of snail needs big brakes, but your kinda making it look more goofy IMHO drawing attention to something thats not "real". Even painted calipers would look better than fake BBK covers.

Everything else looks good though!
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by torqueTc
You car is coming along well - only thing I dont understand is the complete uselessness of the fake BBK. I have the StopTech BBK setup on my Gen1 tC, and it is amazing. But, for someone that looks like their car(s) come together well, I hope that your fake brakes are just temporary. Not that a car the size of snail needs big brakes, but your kinda making it look more goofy IMHO drawing attention to something thats not "real". Even painted calipers would look better than fake BBK covers.

Everything else looks good though!
Thank you for the compliment. It is not my intention to make people think I've spend a grip of cash on a big brake kit. I enjoy the benefit of less brake dust on my wheels due to the caliper covers. As you say, my iQ would not benefit too much from a brake kit replacement. I passed on installing a larger brake system on my first gen xB after I saw Mike Ma almost flip his forward when he slammed on the brakes. LOL
Old Jan 27, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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HOT LAVA just rolled in off the truck....
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Come on your killing me...Any updates
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 03:20 AM
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The iQ is still at AirRunner. The body kit is painted and resting in the guest bedroom until the iQ is home.

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Is that the new clear bra protector sitting on the bed?
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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im always amazed at the color/s that are put onto peoples beds....
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Is that the new clear bra protector sitting on the bed?
My wife wasn't real happy I posted up that pic. LOL

I stopped by AirRunner today to check on the progress of the air suspension install. Going well, should be done by Saturday or Sunday.

The paddles and air lines being installed under the dash.



The tank and compressor.



Osam and Shin Okamoto, the brains and muscle behind AirRunner.

Old Feb 4, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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A few more progress shots from AirRunner...





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Man with the rims and body kit its gonna look ****...
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Picked up the iQ from AirRunner. Brought it home for some pics...

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A little video...

Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:50 AM
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Great vid Taz Sweeping the driveway ;)
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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That's awesome Taz, coming along nicely...



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